LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (RQF) Syllabus June 2017 Version 4

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1 LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (RQF) Syllabus June 2017 Version 4

2 CONTENTS 4 Qualification Purpose 4 Titles & Reference Numbers 4 Key Dates 5 Progression 5 Entry & Recruitment Requirements 6 Equivalences 6 Definitions 7 Rules of Combination 10 Relationship to National Occupational Standards (NOS) 11 Delivery of CMI Qualifications 11 Assessment & Verification 12 Word Count & Appendices 12 External Assessment 13 Accessibility of CMI Qualifications 13 Recognition of Prior Learning & Achievement 13 Membership 13 Chartered Manager 14 Study Resources 2 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

3 UNITS 15 Unit 4001V1 Managerial styles and behaviours 18 Unit 4002V1 Managing stakeholders expectations 22 Unit 4003V1 Understanding organisational culture, values and behaviour 25 Unit 4004V1 Understanding team dynamics 31 Unit 4005V1 Management report writing 35 Unit 4006V1 Management and leadership influencing skills 40 Unit 4007V1 Managing interviews 45 Unit 4008V1 Promoting equality and diversity 49 Unit 4009V1 Staff inspection review 55 Unit 5001V1 Personal development as a manager and leader 61 Unit 5012V1 Being a leader 66 Unit 5014V1 Introduction to management coaching and mentoring 3 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

4 QUALIFICATION PURPOSE These qualifications are for the development of the role and skill of managers. These qualifications aim to develop personal management capabilities, make effective use of information in decision-making, operations and the development of the skills in managing people. TITLES AND REFERENCE NUMBERS The titles given below are the titles as they will appear on the qualification when awarded to the Learner. The qualification reference number is the number allocated to the qualification by the Regulator at the time of submission, which confirms that this is a regulated qualification on the RQF and on the Register. The CMI code is the code which should be used when registering Learners with CMI. Therefore all CMI Centres must use the full qualification title as per below when advertising or making reference to the qualifications. CMI CODE TITLE QUALIFICATION REFERENCE NUMBER 4A1V2 4C1V2 4D1V2 CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership CMI Level 4 Certificate in Management and Leadership CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership 600/9450/3 600/9451/5 601/0100/3 KEY DATES These qualifications are regulated from 1 st September 2013, and the operational start date in CMI Centres is 1 st January The regulation ends on 31 st August CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

5 PROGRESSION CMI would recommend the below qualifications as a possible progression route, once completing Management and Leadership qualifications: CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Management and Leadership CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Coaching and Mentoring Please see also the CMI Website for further information on CMI s portfolio of Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications. ENTRY AND RECRUITMENT These qualifications can be offered to Learners from age 19. CMI does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications, but Centres are required to ensure that Learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment. CMI Centre must ensure Learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will: meet their needs enable and facilitate learning and achievement enable progression In order to achieve this, the CMI Centre will need to: Provide relevant programme information, guidance and advice, to enable informed Learner choice Publish entry and selection criteria Demonstrate that Learners are recruited with integrity Carry out comprehensive Learner induction that: o addresses programme and organisational requirements o explains Learner facilities o identifies Learners development needs o develops an Individual Learning Plan The qualification is offered in the medium of the English Language. 5 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

6 EQUIVALENCES CMI qualifications at RQF Level 4 portray practical skills and competences that are rated in academic terms as being comparable to Higher National Certificates (HNC). DEFINITIONS Total Qualification Time (TQT) is defined as the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required, in order for a Learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a qualification. Total Qualification Time is comprised of the following two elements a) the number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for Guided Learning, and b) an estimate of the number of hours a Learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training, including assessment, which takes place as directed by but not under the immediate supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training. Total Unit Time (TUT) is defined as the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required, in order for a Learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a unit. Guided Learning Hours is defined as the activity if a Learner in being taught or instructed by or otherwise participating in education or training under the Immediate Guidance or Supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training. Immediate Guidance or Supervision is defined as the guidance or supervision provided to a Learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training a) with the simultaneous physical present of the Learner and that person, or b) remotely by means of simultaneous electronic communication Credit value is defined as being the number of credits that may be awarded to a Learner for the successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a unit. One credit is equal to 10 hours of TQT. Rule of Combination is defined as being a rule specifying the combination of unit which may be taken to form a particular qualification, any units which must be taken and any related requirements. 6 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

7 RULES OF COMBINATION CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership Learners need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 6 credits. The minimum Total Qualification Time is 60 hours, including 20 Guided Learning Hours. UNIT NUMBER UNIT NAME CREDITS GLH TUT Unit 4001V1 Managerial styles and behaviours Unit 4002v1 Managing stakeholders expectations Unit 4003V1 Understanding organisational culture, values and behaviour Unit 4004V1 Understanding team dynamics Unit 4005V1 Management report writing Unit 4006V1 Management and leadership influencing skills Unit 4007V1 Managing interviews Unit 4008V1 Promoting equality and diversity Unit 4009V1 Staff inspection review CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

8 CMI Level 4 Certificate in Management and Leadership Learners need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 13 credits. The minimum Total Qualification Time is 130 hours, including 45 Guided Learning Hours. UNIT NUMBER UNIT NAME CREDITS GLH TUT Unit 4001V1 Managerial styles and behaviours Unit 4002V1 Managing stakeholders expectations Unit 4003V1 Understanding organisational culture, values and behaviour Unit 4004V1 Understanding team dynamics Unit 4005V1 Management report writing Unit 4006V1 Management and leadership influencing skills Unit 4007V1 Managing interviews Unit 4008V1 Promoting equality and diversity Unit 4009V1 Staff inspection review CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

9 CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership Learners need to complete all Group A units and any combination of units to a minimum of 13 credits from Group B. Learners need to complete a total of 39 credits to achieve this qualification. The minimum Total Qualification Time is 390 hours, including 145 Guided Learning Hours. UNIT NUMBER UNIT NAME CREDITS GLH TUT MANDATORY GROUP A Unit 4001V1 Managerial styles and behaviours Unit 4002V1 Managing stakeholders expectations Unit 4003V1 Unit 5001V1 Understanding organisational culture, values and behaviour Personal development as a manager and leader OPTIONAL GROUP B Unit 4004V1 Understanding team dynamics Unit 4005V1 Management report writing Unit 4006V1 Management and leadership influencing skills Unit 4007V1 Managing interviews Unit 4008V1 Promoting equality and diversity Unit 4009V1 Staff inspection review Unit 5012V1 Being a leader Unit 5014V1 Introduction to management coaching and mentoring CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

10 RELATIONSHIP TO NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS (NOS) FOR MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP UNIT NUMBER UNIT NAME NOS UNITS Unit 4001V1 Managerial styles and behaviours LAA1; LAA2; LBA2; LBA9 Unit 4002V1 Managing stakeholders expectations LSS2; LFD2 Unit 4003V1 Understanding organisational culture, values and behaviour LBA8 Unit 4004V1 Understanding team dynamics LBA3; LDB1; LDB6; LDB8 Unit 4005V1 Management report writing Not covered Unit 4006V1 Management and leadership influencing skills LAA1; LBA3; LDB1 Unit 4007V1 Managing interviews LDA2; LDA5; LDA6; LDB4 Unit 4008V1 Promoting equality and diversity LBA7 Unit 4009V1 Staff inspection review Not covered 10 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

11 DELIVERY OF CMI QUALIFICATIONS CMI does not specify the mode of delivery for its qualifications at Level 4; therefore CMI Centres are free to deliver the Level 4 qualifications using any mode of delivery that meets the needs of their Learners. However, CMI Centres should consider the Learners complete learning experience when designing the learning programmes. CMI Centres must ensure that the chosen mode of delivery does not unlawfully or unfairly discriminate, whether direct or indirect, and that equality of opportunity is promoted. Where it is reasonable and practical to do so, it will take steps to address identified inequalities or barriers that may arise. Please ensure that the content of the Centre Delivery plan is approved by the CMI Quality Manager. For CMI requirements regarding Tutor/Deliverers of CMI qualifications please refer to the CMI Centre Handbook for more information. ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION The criteria of the assessment of a CMI qualification will be to meet the assessment criteria detailed within each individual unit. The primary interface with the Learner is the Assessor whose job it is to assess the evidence presented by the Learner. The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the Learner s overall achievement has been arrived at. The CMI Centre s assessment plan, to be agreed with the Quality Manager, should include a matrix for each qualification showing how each unit is to be assessed against the relevant criteria and which specific piece or pieces of work will be identified in relation to each unit. It should also show how assessment is scheduled into the delivery programme. In designing the individual tasks and activities, CMI Centres must ensure that: The selected assessment task/activity is relevant to the content of the unit There are clear instructions given to Learners as to what is expected Learners are clearly told how long the assessment will take (if it is a timed activity), and what reference or other material they may use (if any) to complete it The language used in the assessment is free from any bias The language and technical terms used are at the appropriate level for the Learners In addition to the specific assessment criteria in each unit, the Learner s work must be: Accurate, current and authentic Relevant in depth and breadth and must also show the Learner s: Clear grasp of concepts Ability to link theory to practice, and Ability to communicate clearly in the relevant discipline at the expected level for the qualification 11 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

12 There is no grading system for CMI qualifications, and external moderation of Learners work only confirms that the required criteria for achievement have been met. CMI Centres are, however, free to apply their own grade scales, but it must be understood that these are completely separate from the CMI qualification. It is important to ensure consistency of assessment, and that demands made on Learners are comparable within and between CMI Centres. A number of assessment methods can be used. CMI Centres are encouraged to use a range of methods to ensure that all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met, and to enhance Learners development. Assessment methods can include: Case studies Role play Time constrained tests Examinations Assignments Reports Integrated work activities Viva voce Projects Presentations In some instances, as well as written work, use can be made of technology. It is important, however, to ensure sufficient traceability for assessment and verification. For CMI requirements regarding Assessors and Internal Verifiers of CMI qualifications please refer to the CMI Centre Handbook for more information. WORD COUNT & APPENDICES The written word, however generated and recorded, is still expected to form the majority of assessable work produced by Learners at Level 4. The amount and volume of work for each unit at this level should be broadly comparable to a word count of words. Learner work should aim to minimise the amount of unnecessary attachments or appendices. Information that is essential to the Learners work in order to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria should be included within the main body of the report. However, CMI understands that from time to time a Learner may need to include additional supporting information which enhances the overall work and it is recommended that it is kept to a minimum and does not over-exceed. EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT As part of our dedicated service, Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Awarding Body offers the opportunity for all centres to have their Learner s assignments externally assessed. Some CMI Centres choose to send one assignment of the qualification to be externally assessed, as it gives the Learner a CMI quality stamp, as it is marked and assessed by the Awarding Body. 12 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

13 This service provides CMI Centres with a simplistic, professional and cost effective way to get their CMI Learner s work assessed and certificated within a six week period. Please refer to fee s guide for the actual cost. Further information on this service and the units for which is available appears on the CMI website. ACCESSIBILITY OF CMI QUALIFICATIONS There may be incidents where Learners may require special consideration and reasonable adjustments to the delivery and assessment of qualifications. In the event of this, Centres should notify their allocated Quality Manager and CMI. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND ACHEIVEMENT For further guidance on RPL and exemptions can be found in CMI RPL policy. Please click here. MEMBERSHIP If an individual is not already in membership at the time of registering on a CMI qualification then your Learner will be provided with free Affiliate membership of the CMI through until the completion of their studies. For details of the benefits of membership please click here. There may be the opportunity to upgrade during the Learners studies dependant on successfully completing an assessment with CMI. CHARTERED MANAGER Chartered Managers are consistent high performer, committed to current best practice and ethical standards. A unique designation, exclusively awarded by the Chartered Management Institute, Chartered Manager embodies a professional approach to management through knowledge, competence, professional standards and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD). To find out more about how to become a Chartered Manager please click here. 13 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

14 STUDY RESOURCES Management Direct It s fast, comprehensive and free to members Management Direct is a complete online library of comprehensive and up-to-date material that addresses current management practice, supports studying and those looking to develop their skills. 220 Management Checklists and 60 Management Thinker profiles One page overviews of key Management Models Multimedia resources 400 Leader Videos and e-learning modules CMI research and Professional Manager articles Authoritative definitions of management terms Over 11,000 articles and 600 ebooks to read online when you need them Learning Journey playlists for many units giving you easy access to resources specifically selected to support your studies Resources to develop your Study Skills, including factsheets on assignment writing, references and citations, learning styles, note taking and avoiding plagiarism. E-journals For in depth research try our e-journals service CMI has joined forces with EBSCO Information Services to offer members access to Business Source: Corporate, a database providing direct access to articles on management and business from a range of academic journals and business magazines. Members also have access to country, company and industry reports from leading providers. Access to Business Source Corporate is through ManagementDirect. Online CPD CPD can take many forms, but the most important feature of any activity you undertake is that there are clear learning outcomes. In many cases these may enable you to have a direct impact at work. Our online CPD scheme enables you to record your learning objectives and the activities you have undertaken and encourages you to assess its impact in your role as a manager. Print reports for your reviews, appraisals or interviews. Access to CPD is through ManagementDirect. 14 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

15 Unit Level 4 Good Practice MANAGERIAL STYLES AND BEHAVIOURS Unit Number Ofqual Reference Credit Value 6 Total Unit Time 60 Guided Learning Hours V1 D/504/9015 CMI s Unique Selling Point (USP) is that our centres can deliver and assess our qualifications in a variety of ways, provided the learner demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The best practice details offered below aim to support our USP and at the same time give our centres an idea of the type of evidence of knowledge, understanding or ability that we would wish to see from learners. When assessing this unit please be aware that the learner has to meet all the assessment criteria in order to pass. The unit is written using framework level descriptors and the assessment criteria is at a level 4 level of difficulty. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA GOOD PRACTICE 1 Understand assumptions about human nature and managerial behaviour 1.1 Identify models which make suppositions about human nature and behaviour at work For this assessment criterion you are required to identify some of the models, of which there are many. You might include some of the following in your answer: Herzberg motivational and maintenance factors Kolb s learning cycle Belbin s team roles Action Centre Leadership - Adair McGregor Theory X and Y Maslow - Hierarchy of Needs Vroom Expectancy Theory 15 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

16 2 Understand how management style can influence managerial 1.2 Discuss how attitudes and assumptions can influence managerial behaviour 1.3 Evaluate a model of managerial style in which the manager can apply skills to identify, study and review their patterns of behaviour 2.1 Describe styles of management John Adair - Action-centred leadership You could provide a brief outline of the selected models. The answer to this question could be far ranging but to give focus you might build upon your answer to 1.1 and explore how personal experiences can affect individuals. This could include: The halo effect Gender Race Background Education Length of service, Age Diversity issues There are many models that can be used in your answer. You are required, however, to evaluate and not just describe a model that a manager can use to study and review their behaviour. You might use one of the following although this is not an exhaustive list: The Managerial Grid - Blake and Mouton Action Centred Leadership Adair Situational Leadership Blanchard Ten Management Roles Mintzberg You might build upon your answer in 1.3 but might also include the following, again using examples 16 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

17 behaviour to support your response and show a deeper understanding of the various models: The Gods of Management Handy A coaching style Change management style 3 Understand the need to apply a range of management styles 2.2 Identify measures of managerial effectiveness 2.3 Discuss links between management style and managerial effectiveness and efficiency 3.1 Describe situations which would require application of differing management styles and behaviour Using your answers from the earlier performance criteria you could build in how you identify managerial effectiveness. This could be linked to a range of performance measures including SMART objectives, agreed KPI s and personal and peer review. Building upon your responses to 2.1 and 2.2 you can use this section to draw the links between effectiveness and style. Giving examples from the workplace you should describe specific situations and circumstances but could support your answer through the use of models which could include the models that you have used elsewhere in your assignment. Use of Situational Leadership models might be particularly useful. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS UNIT Unit Aims 3.2 Explain the relationship between individual managerial performance and expected organisational managerial performance and behaviour This assessment criterion requires that you assess the relationship and not merely give a description. Here you can assess the measures given elsewhere in this assignment and also ensure that includes behaviours as these may not have been covered in previous sections of your assignment. This unit is about the skills of effective and efficient managerial style and behaviour. It will assess how managerial styles and behaviour may be adapted in line with organisational expectations. 17 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

18 Unit Level 4 Good Practice MANAGING STAKEHOLDERS EXPECTATIONS Unit Number Ofqual Reference Credit Value 7 Total Unit Time 70 Guided Learning Hours 4002V1 H/504/ CMI s Unique Selling Point (USP) is that our centres can deliver and assess our qualifications in a variety of ways, provided the learner demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The best practice details offered below aim to support our USP and at the same time give our centres an idea of the type of evidence of knowledge, understanding or ability that we would wish to see from learners. When assessing this unit please be aware that the learner has to meet all the assessment criteria in order to pass. The unit is written using framework level descriptors and the assessment criteria is at a level 4 level of difficulty. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA GOOD PRACTICE 1 Understand and know organisational stakeholders 1.1 Differentiate between relevant organisational stakeholders 1.2 Distinguish between primary and secondary organisational stakeholders A brief definition of stakeholders would be a helpful start, you could use Friedman and Miles or others, before explaining in more detail the range of different types of stakeholders, why they are considered to be stakeholders in an organisation and the differing responsibilities the organisation has towards them. You could refer to the Stanford Research Institute in conceiving the stakeholder concept and the some of the work of the theorists who developed it further. A simple definition of each type is required, your answer would greatly benefit from examples, from your own organisation would be helpful as would 18 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

19 2 Understand primary and secondary stakeholder expectations 3 Be able to develop provisions offered to primary and secondary organisational stakeholders 2.1 Differentiate between the expectations of primary and secondary organisational stakeholders 2.2 Identify monitoring systems for analysing the achievement of primary and secondary organisational stakeholder expectations 3.1 Identify provisions offered to primary and secondary organisational stakeholders reference to theorists, such as those mentioned above and Donaldson and Preston, Mitchell, Agle, and Wood, and Phillips. It might help demonstrate your understanding if you list the stakeholders of your own organisation or department in a table under the headings or primary and secondary. Explain the focus and needs of the stakeholders interests in the organisation and how they differ from each other, and what their criteria for success are their expectations of the organisation. Using a real life organisation and its stakeholders would be useful, and you could expand upon the table drawn up at 1.2 by adding a column to show the expectations of the different stakeholder groups. You could also link this with 3.1 below. Once the stakeholders expectations have been established the organisation needs to assess to what extent they have been met. You should identify the monitoring processes in your organisation (if possible) that are in place to do this and how the analysis of actual performance against expectations is carried out. These might include, for example service level agreements (SLA), key performance indicators (KPI), customer satisfaction surveys and many others. You should try to identify both the quantitative and the qualitative indicators You might usefully start this section by briefly explaining why stakeholders are important to an organisation and what they can offer to it. It is then really about managing the needs and expectations of the stakeholders so that they are able to support the direction and projects of the organisation. You may wish to provide a list which 19 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

20 identifies what provisions (outputs) your organisation offers, or could offer in terms of products, goods or services (including to internal stakeholders such as employees). This AC links with both 1.2 and 2.1 above, and you could potentially address all of these together. 3.2 Develop provisions for a primary or secondary organisational stakeholder that would impact on stakeholder expectations 3.3 Devise a method which reviews the impact of the developed provisions to the stakeholder 20 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04 You can build on your answer from above, to further develop and improve what is already offered to stakeholders, by taking three or four of the stakeholders already identified and showing how you could improve your provision to provide a positive benefit. For example, a supplier might want to see an improvement in invoice payment time, an employee might want better communications in your providing examples, a customer might want better quality products or quicker response times for queries. This needs careful balancing to ensure that time and effort spent on providing for stakeholders means you continue to enjoy their support, whilst still achieving the primary aims of the organisation. It would be useful for your answer to include an acknowledgement of effort versus return. You may wish to refer to your organisation s stakeholder strategy and stakeholder communications plan as a start point and to the issues and change logs for inspiration. You could consider different provisions for different stakeholders, which may be dependent on their degree of influence and interest (see Mendelow s power and interest grid). You could further develop and improve the method you identified for AC2.2, or you are free to devise something new. You should describe your methods and how you will analyse the products/goods, service or communication to

21 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS UNIT Unit Aims ascertain whether and to what extent the development has affected the stakeholders and their commitment to the organisation. You may wish to focus on new technologies and software, especially for services and communications, not only in the identification and development (ACs 3.1 and 3.2) but here as well in the review of their impact. This unit is about the identification of organisational stakeholders, determining and monitoring their expectations and identifying opportunities to enhance stakeholder provision. 21 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

22 Unit Level 4 Good Practice UNDERSTANDING ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE, VALUES AND BEHAVIOUR Unit Number Ofqual Reference Credit Value 7 Total Unit Time 70 Guided Learning Hours 4003V1 K/504/ CMI s Unique Selling Point (USP) is that our centres can deliver and assess our qualifications in a variety of ways, provided the learner demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The best practice details offered below aim to support our USP and at the same time give our centres an idea of the type of evidence of knowledge, understanding or ability that we would wish to see from learners. When assessing this unit please be aware that the learner has to meet all the assessment criteria in order to pass. The unit is written using framework level descriptors and the assessment criteria is at a level 4 level of difficulty. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA GOOD PRACTICE 1 Understand the concept of culture to an organisation 1.1 Determine a framework for analysing organisational culture 1.2 Explain internal and external factors that could influence organisational culture It is helpful to provide a definition of culture. You may wish to consider models such as that of Handy, Schein, Johnson and Scholes or Hofstede. Consider aspects of culture that are seen or acted upon as well as those that are less obvious such as assumptions or beliefs. To explain external influences you may want to consider PESTLE. For internal factors you could include symbols, stories, strategies, norms, behaviours, structures etc. Consideration can be given to how the culture supports the organisation goals. 22 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

23 1.3 Evaluate the current organisational culture This determines what it is really like to work in an organisation. Identify the positives and negatives. You could refer to your selected model and determine how it applies to your own organisation as an employee or you may wish to evaluate it from a customer perspective. 2 Understand the impact of values that underpin individual and organisational performance 2.1 Discuss the concept of values to an organisation Provide a definition of what values are. You could include an explanation of why values are important and how they are communicated to staff and customers. You could illustrate this from your own organisation s values or from a well-known organisation. NB there is no need to copy out the values in the text. 3 Understand the relationship between values and behaviour 2.2 Outline the concept of values to an individual 2.3 Describe how the manager s personal values can influence interaction with team members 3.1 Analyse how organisational values can affect organisational behaviour 3.2 Analyse how organisational values can affect individual behaviour Consider how organisational values may be similar or different to individual values. Give an example of when an organisational value can conflict with a personal value. Explain what behaviours the manager demonstrates and how this impact on the team. You could evaluate words they use and compare them to actions they take. You may list your own values again as a manager and illustrate how you role model those values. You could include how organisational values are communicated and how they are integrated into the organisation. You could consider how they are used in business planning, decision making, recruitment and selection, performance management, development of leaders. The use of a couple of practical examples would help to demonstrate your understanding. You could explain by means of example how your 23 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

24 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS UNIT Unit Aims 3.3 Identify how individual values can influence the behaviours of a team own organisational values impact not only on your actions of you but also those of your colleagues. Determine what behaviours you demonstrate and why these are important. Refer to 3.1 in terms how the values are communicated or are incorporated into ground rules and performance management procedures/processes. Provide examples of individual values and how these impact on the behaviours of a team. You may wish to reflect on your values and assess what impact they have on others providing examples, or to provide an example of a colleague whose personal values influence others for good or bad. This unit is about understanding organisational culture, organisational and individual values, and their impact on behaviour. 24 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

25 Unit Level 4 Good Practice UNDERSTANDING TEAM DYNAMICS Unit Number Ofqual Reference Credit Value 7 Total Unit Time 70 Guided Learning Hours 4004V1 M/504/ CMI s Unique Selling Point (USP) is that our centres can deliver and assess our qualifications in a variety of ways, provided the learner demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The best practice details offered below aim to support our USP and at the same time give our centres an idea of the type of evidence of knowledge, understanding or ability that we would wish to see from learners. When assessing this unit please be aware that the learner has to meet all the assessment criteria in order to pass. The unit is written using framework level descriptors and the assessment criteria is at a level 4 level of difficulty. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA GOOD PRACTICE 1 Understand the differences between groups and teams 1.1 Compare differences between a group and a team In answering this section it would be useful to use one or more models to support your comparison. Some of the models, concepts and ideas which you could use or refer to include: Groups and teams - Kakabadse et al 1988 Teams Bennett, 1994 Groups and teams - Stages of team building - Kakabadse and Smith 1993 Belbin s team roles and team size Perkins - Leading from the Edge - High performing teams Margerison & McCann s Team Wheel 25 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

26 2 Understand the concept of formal and informal group norms 1.2 Identify the practical implications of differences between groups and teams for the manager 1.3 Explain situations when the formation of a group and/or a team would be necessary 2.1 Identify the definitions of formal and informal group norms In answering this section you could comment on how managers lead, manage and work with teams and groups. You might also note that often manager s use these terms interchangeably despite literature indicating both that the management processes and outputs may be very different and that these differences may have important consequences for a manager. You might make some comment on SIGs (Special Interest Groups) which may or may not form part of the formal organisational and reporting structure of an organisation but do impact on the role of a manager. You might also identify the implications of working with teams as part of a formal structure, for example, project teams and their reporting decision/action cycles Here you could identify specific situations when the formation of a group and/or a team would be necessary, for example a project. In answering this section some comments about the make- up and development of teams using a model, for example Belbin team roles or Tuckman, could support your answer. Here you are asked to highlight the definitions and differences of formal and informal groups and you could call upon a range of models and concepts to support your findings. Some of the models, concepts and ideas which could be used or referred to in answering this section could be those used elsewhere in your assignment but could also include: 26 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

27 3 Understand group development and maturity 2.2 Discuss the evolution of formal and informal group norms 2.3 Examine the process of changing formal and informal group norms 2.4 Describe the value of formal and informal group norms 3.1 Discuss the stages of group development and maturity Core Group Theory Kleiner Group think Janis The Discipline of Teams John Katzenbach (with Douglas K. Smith) The informal and formal organisation - Follett and Parker Here you are asked for a brief discussion of the evolution of formal and informal group norms and your discussion could be enhanced with the use of models such as Tuckman and Smith and Kakabadse and Katzenbach and Smith and Follett and Parker. In answering this section you are asked to examine and not merely describe the process of changing formal and informal group norms. Building on your earlier sections you will examine for example how informal groups might become formal groups due to purpose or over a period of time. Here you are asked to build upon your examination in 2.3 and to describe the value of formal and informal group norms and in so doing describe the various similarities and differences to managers and group members. Here you are asked to discuss and not merely describe the stages of group development. Here you could use a model such as Tuckman and not merely show the diagram or list the stages but discuss what each stage might mean for the group for example how well they might perform at each stage. Apart from Tuckman some other models that could be used include: 27 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

28 4 Understand management of remote, displaced or virtual teams 3.2 Explain factors which could influence the cohesiveness of work groups 3.3 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of cohesive work groups 4.1 Discuss the advantages of a remote, displaced or virtual team Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership model Tannenbaum and Schmidt Continuum Bennis & Shepard - Group Development Models Using models used elsewhere in your assignment you could explain using examples from your own work environment to show groups that have or have not worked well together to achieve their stated aims. Here you are being asked to evaluate. This requires you to show both the advantages and disadvantages of cohesive workgroups. Again you might find it useful to give an example from your workplace as well as call upon models used elsewhere in your assignment. Here you are being asked to consider the advantages of remote working or working with teams of individuals who do not work in the one location. Whereas most of the models used to explain groups and teams are applicable to remote teams it could be useful to consider some of the issues specific to remote teams for example: motivation, creating a sense of identity and belonging and a variety of methods of communication. You might find it useful to show these in tabular form. Models, concepts and ideas which could be used in this section include: Shannon and Weaver - communication model Gareth Morgan, McGill University - Future management competences Hofstede - Cultural dimensions Deal and Kennedy -Cultural types Hertel, G., Geister, S., & Konradt, U. (2005). 28 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

29 Managing virtual teams: A review of current empirical research. Human Resource Management Review, 15, ISSN: Discuss the disadvantages of a remote, displaced or virtual team 4.3 Analyse the communication and leadership skills required to manage a remote, displaced or virtual team Having discussed the advantages in 4.1, here you are being asked to discuss the disadvantages. You may even show these in a tabular form as in 4.1.Please note this is not a section for pure description and will require some discussion as in 4.1. Here you are to explore the role of a leader as a communicator to a virtual or remote team. You will need to look at the different methods and challenges of communication which could include the following: Cultural factors Intranet and internet challenges Online Work and Communication Language Religion Values and attitude Education Law and Politics You might also consider the type of team, its make-up and reason for existing, for example is it a sales team or a group of subject experts. Types of virtual team you might like to consider include: Networked teams Parallel teams Project and service development teams Work, production or functional teams Service and support teams 29 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

30 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS UNIT Unit Aims In answering this section you could also include the leadership skills required to support remote workers to increase a sense of belonging, team identity and motivation. You could include some theories on motivation and engagement to support ideas that are specific to remote workers. This unit is about understanding groups and teams, understanding their norms and development, and the skills of managing remote, displaced or virtual teams. 30 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

31 Unit Level 4 Good Practice MANAGEMENT REPORT WRITING Unit Number Ofqual Reference Credit Value 7 Total Unit Time 70 Guided Learning Hours 4005V1 T/504/ CMI s Unique Selling Point (USP) is that our centres can deliver and assess our qualifications in a variety of ways, provided the learner demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The best practice details offered below aim to support our USP and at the same time give our centres an idea of the type of evidence of knowledge, understanding or ability that we would wish to see from learners. When assessing this unit please be aware that the learner has to meet all the assessment criteria in order to pass. The unit is written using framework level descriptors and the assessment criteria is at a level 4 level of difficulty. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA GOOD PRACTICE 1 Understand the purpose of management reporting 1.1 Determine circumstances which could require a management report Consider definitions of reporting and of management reporting and their purpose/objective. It might help to identify several different types of management report, and the circumstances that could necessitate them (e.g. financial reports, project reports, and many others. Reports are often investigative, that is they are answering a question, such as Is the organisation cost-effective? What do our customers want/need? Is our reward scheme aligned with our performance measures? You could describe scenarios that might lead to such questions being asked and identify the type of management report 31 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

32 1.2 Compare the methods of management reporting available to a manager 1.3 Justify a method of management reporting to achieve a management objective required. (Updated Feb 2015) You could SMART management reporting; and formal and informal reporting mechanisms. Consider the objective of reporting for a specific management report (e.g. to acquire information, to inform decision making, to ensure operational efficiency, facilitate maximum use of resources, to increase staff motivation etc.). You should consider: Oral versus written methods Audience external; internal (top, middle, junior management). Timing routine, special. Function operational, financial. You should be able to identify the strengths of the different reporting methods and know the circumstances under which they can be most appropriately used. It might be an option to set out your comparison in the form of a table. Explain the management objective of a specific report (it might be helpful to use a real life example). Explain the management reporting method you consider the best to use for this report, explain your reasons for choosing this method and reasons for not choosing other methods. 2 Be able to construct a written management report 2.1 Construct the terms of reference for a report This defines your task, the objective of the report and its purpose, and is a key planning tool. You could provide an example of the terms of reference for a report, it should address questions such as: What question is the report trying to answer? Who has what responsibilities for what part of the report? What are the timescales and milestones for the report? 32 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

33 2.2 Identify the component parts of a written management report 2.3 Produce conclusions and recommendations that meet the report objective or terms of reference Who are the audience of the report? How will you know you have addressed the objectives of the report? Reports should follow similar, logical headings to show the development of the writer s thinking and lead the reader logically through the report. Identify the different sections you would need to include when constructing a management report. The conclusion should succinctly address the main question of the report without offering any opinion or recommendations, it is a summary of the findings and links to the recommendations (and should not include findings not linked to the recommendations). The recommendations should guide the report audience (often senior management) to be able to make a quicker decision, as you (the author) will have argued the case(s) for them and justified your recommendations. You may suggest more than one recommendation or even present a choice of exclusive recommendations, which have criteria attached, such as option A requiring a significant financial investment, while option B has minimal financial investment required, but would take longer to achieve the imperative to implement and the budget allocated being for the audience to discuss, if this information was not part of the briefing. This gives you an opportunity to show clear, logical thought and reasoned argument. It might be useful to use a real life example 3 Understand the collection and analysis of data and information required for a written management report 3.1 Distinguish between data and information The words data and information are often used interchangeably. You are required here to explain the differences between data and information. You might want to illustrate your answer with 33 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

34 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS UNIT Unit Aims 3.2 Create criteria to select data and information 3.3 Evaluate methods to analyse data and information some examples from the work place. You should use the words data and information carefully and correctly throughout your report. When selecting data and information for a specific purpose, which could be a management report, there is a range of selection criteria to consider in order ensuring that your work is meaningful. You could use a management model for selection of data and information here, and it would help to demonstrate your understanding if you applied the model to a work based example. Data analysis is the process of manipulating data to provide useful information. You need to show that you can compare different analysis methods, i.e. graphs, spreadsheets, charts, averages, comparisons year on year, or with external companies or other branches. You should be able to compare and contrast methods for different purposes and to be able to provide examples of where the different methods might most usefully be applied. This unit is about the skills of writing a management report, developing report objectives, gathering and analysing data and information, and drawing conclusions and making recommendations to meet objectives. 34 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04

35 Unit Level 4 Good Practice MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP INFLUENCING SKILLS Unit Number Ofqual Reference Credit Value 7 Total Unit Time 70 Guided Learning Hours 4006V1 K/504/ CMI s Unique Selling Point (USP) is that our centres can deliver and assess our qualifications in a variety of ways, provided the learner demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The best practice details offered below aim to support our USP and at the same time give our centres an idea of the type of evidence of knowledge, understanding or ability that we would wish to see from learners. When assessing this unit please be aware that the learner has to meet all the assessment criteria in order to pass. The unit is written using framework level descriptors and the assessment criteria is at a level 4 level of difficulty. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA GOOD PRACTICE 1 Understand the sources of authority and leadership influence 1.1 Discuss the concept of leadership by authority You could introduce this section with a brief discussion on what leadership is and the different styles which are used. Consider how the concept, or theory, of leadership by authority emerges in an organisation. It would be beneficial here to include in your discussion how leaders gain their authority. You are required to discuss how managers utilise authority in their leadership. Reference to models of leadership like French and Ravens 5 Powers might assist. 35 CMI SYLLABUS LEVEL 4 IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP v04